Itch and burn, and cuts

This discussion is related to Blood bruises on penis.


About a year ago my genital area has been itching and my skin got drian and shappy and begun to cut and bruise.  I am not sure as to what it was caused by. I have never been sexualy active but I have masturbated.  I saw a doctor and was told that I needed a circumcision surgey I got that done but the itching came back a couple of months after.  I got something for the itching and that cooled it down but it comes and goes.  But as of lately I begun to see lil cuts on the side of my penis and it burn like CRAZY. It wasn't bleeding but it looked like my skin was eroding and the cuts were a lil white and red.  Can you please give me some instructions as to what can I do to heal it.  I would really appreciate it.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

This may be a case of balanitis . Balanitis is due to fungal or bacteria infections. Another differential will be an eczema or dermatitis.

You have mentioned that you just had a circumcision ( is this correct)? Uncircumcised males do have an increased likelihood of getting penile infections. A consult with a dermatologist will be able to help. You may need oral medications.